SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

EL TEQUILAZO.

BEAT. 63/100

172-37 HILLSIDE AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Last inspected February 3, 2026 · passed with conditions

12 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
0 passed · 5 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 3
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CRITICALPest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
MINORFood Temperature
Thawing procedure improper.
MINORPlumbing & Waste
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liq
MINORPest Activity
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, re
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
MINORSanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
CRITICALPest Activity
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
FEB 3
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
JUL 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
MINORPest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
MINORSanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
CRITICALFood Temperature
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
MAY 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALFood Temperature
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand
MINORPest Activity
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
OCT 30
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALPest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →

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